Order of Operations

In order of operations, first you solve ​ (a)   , next ​ (b)   , then ​ (c)  

• ( ) parenthesis or [ ] bracket
• x or ÷ multiply or divide
• + or - add or subtract

Solve 3(2)

• 6

• 5

• 1

• 4

Solve 4[3]

• 12

• 7

• 1

• 8

3(2) means 3 ​ (a)   2

• x
• +
• -

12(5) means 12 ​ (a)   5

• x
• -
• +

Solve 3 ( 12 - 7)

• 15

• 29

• 8

• 5

Answer explanation

• None of the above

5x(6-3)

• 19
• 27
• 15
• 23